An easy Whitewashing Technique with our Retiring In Colors

February 2, 2022

I had time to play with the Whitewashing technique & our beautiful Calming Camellia stamp set.

This first card features my top favorite color among the retiring 2020-22 In Colors; Misty Moonlight. I hope it returns someday!

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I decided to cut the pieces down to fit and layer on one 8 1/2" X 11" piece of Basic White CS. I love saving card stock this way.

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The In Color pieces measure 3 3/8" X 4 1/2" and the layering White is 3 1/2" X 4 5/8".

How did I do the Whitewashing Technique? I use our White Craft ink pad and a water painter. I added a few drops of the White Craft ink refill to the inside of the ink pad and added water from the brush. Swirl it around a bit and start painting. You don't need much if you like it soft; I prefer it pretty diluted.

You can see a demonstration in this video; it's the second project.

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Heads up!! These 2020-22 In Color will retire at the end of March. If you have the ink pads, make sure you have the ink refills and grab extra card stock or Designer Paper too! See all of this color line here.

***Once the retired list comes out these tend to sell out FAST!

Here's my other favorite of these In Colors; Just Jade. I love this pretty, medium toned green. It fits so beautifully with other colors!

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This stamp set is a 'distinktive' set which means it gives multiple hues of color with one inking. Love these so much!

Did you notice that these cards are also monochromatic? I cannot get enough of a single color with a neutral. This technique truly shows off our gorgeous colors!

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WOW! Check out this Beautiful Butterflies stained glass technique

July 25, 2025
I was amazed by Candy's card swap this month! Look at this beauty!!

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It's called the Stained Glass technique and she made it for our July Team swap featuring Window Sheets.

Her colors include Pretty Peacock with Highland Heather. The bundle is called Beautiful Butterflies and can be seen here.

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Steps:
- She stamped the butterfly image on a window sheet using Black Stazon ink.
- Turn it over and color with Blends markers.
- Add adhesive sheet to the Blends side. Press onto slightly crinkled aluminum foil.
- Adhere to a second butterfly stamped on White CS for support and to cover the foil.
- Fussy cut; add to card.
Other products used here:
- Perennial Lavender DSP
- Pressed Flowers embossing folder
- assorted Blends markers, aluminum foil, Black Stazon ink
Measurements:
- Card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 4 1/4" & 5 1/2"
- Highland Heather 4" square
- DSP strip 1 1/8" X 4"
- inside 4" square
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Thank you for creating your incredible swap card Candy! Great job!!

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Wow; Mixed Florals Reverse Image Technique with window sheets!

July 24, 2025
I'm continuing to share our July team swaps featuring window sheets.

Look at the stunning card made by Paula. For her card swap she made a Reverse Image technique cased from Kylie Bertucci.

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The stamp & die bundle is called Mixed Florals and can be seen here.

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She used Crushed Curry for her card base and Floral Impressions designer paper. I'm so impressed by her gorgeous coloring with the Blends markers! What pretty shading she achieved!

Below you can see how she also colored the reverse side so when you flipped up the card front it's just as pretty on the inside! So neat. I also love the diagonal slant on the front.

The card opens to reveal 3 layers!

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Measurements:
- Crushed Curry card base- 1 at 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2", another at 7 1/4" X 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2" (cut on the diagonal) and two extra slat pieces to cover both front & inside of the card.
- DSP – 4" X 5 1/4" X 3 pieces
- White inside 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"; plus die-cuts
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Thanks so much for your creative & beautiful card Paula!

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Free Shipping starts today! Get an extra $10 in rewards with me. Adorable Tractor & Co card

July 23, 2025
Today starts the Free Shipping promotion that lasts for 3 days! And I'm adding on to your rewards too!

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- You'll have up to a year to redeem these rewards.
- You'll also receive a gift of a DSP sampler from me as well (see details below).
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Look at this super cute tractor card Candace made! This bundle has some amazing pieces in it.

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This new Tractor & Co bundle is from our Online store and can be found here.

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Here's the inside view where you can see how she trimmed a portion of her card front away to create the window effect. *She'd normally stamp or add to the inside but she had to rush to get them mailed out in time.

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Measurements:
- White card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 5 1/2". Trim away 1 3/8" from the center
- Navy layers – top is 5 1/4" X 1 3/8", lower is 5 1/4" X 1 1/4"
- White torn edge 5" X 1"
- scraps for tractor & tree die-cuts
Her colors & sponging are amazing as usual. She used Silver foil for her tire rims and clear rhinestones for the starry sky.

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